Last Updated on January 27, 2024 by Jeremy

When it comes to camping, a backyard BBQ or a trip to the beach, having a heavy duty camping chair, and a reliable shade tent that is portable and easy to handle is absolutely the most important things to have. With so many brands, sizes and shapes, it can be difficult to pin point your options to which one is actually, the best.

In this article, I want to give you the best pop up shade tent information when I compare two of the top brands out on the market to date. They are EZ-Up and Shelter Logic.

E-Z UP

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When it comes to pop up shade tents, and specifically with E-Z Up, its unique features and benefits include that of 2 main highlights:

● –UV Protection: E-Z Up tents are designed with UPF 50+ sun protection. This allows you to stay cool and protected from the sun and its rays on what can feel like the hottest day of the year.

● -Ventilation: These tents are designed with mesh panels which allows air circulation, making it so that you can stay cool and comfortable.

Of course, that’s not all about E-Z Up, its only just the beginning. You see, this companies sole product line is nothing but canopies. Whether it be for fun in the sun, a small business, camping, or a promotional event, they have what you need in any color, plus even a custom design.

Now of course, I may have said canopies are all that they have, but I would be wrong. E-Z Up even offers foldable chairs, screen rooms, canopy camping tents, and foldable camping wagons, which I may suggest for anyone that is camping to invest in, as they are the cat’s meow!

Nonetheless, the focus is on the canopies themselves, so I may stick with just that. What else do they have going for them? Well, they are an extremely durable product with either a straight or angled leg frame. The frame material comes in a white, black or gray carbon steel or aircraft grade aluminum build to guarantee sturdiness.

The fabric is a professional grade composite polyester fabric which has a vented, bolt-on top with one-up technology. This allows you to position yourself underneath the center and push on the main arm to erect the tent with ease.

Part of its durability includes reinforced fabric top corners, an auto-slider pull pin, high-strength end caps, and a heavy-duty foot pad, for the off-chance you need to add extra weight support or ground pegs to make it permanent.

These shelters come in 9 different shade measurements. For the single person or group of 2, your canopy size is 5′ x 5′, whereas the group/family version comes as a 15′ x 15′ dimension. The other measurements available include:

• -8′ x 8′
• -8′ x 12′
• -12′ x 12′
• -13′ x 13′
• -10′ x 10′
• -10′ x 15′
• -10′ x 20′

The best-selling E-Z UP Vantage™ Shelter is now available in a spacious 10’x20′ size! Trusted by customers for years, the Vantage Shelter is easily portable and offers outstanding durability and lasting reinforcement.

Shelter Logic

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Shelter Logic pop up tents also have its own unique features and benefits. These differ from E-Z Up because of Shelter Logic and its commitment to every product that’s shelter related.

The key features and benefits in these versions are:

● -Waterproof: The tents are designed with a waterproof fabric & a taped seam construction. So in the event you get caught in the rain on the beach, you’ll still be able to stay dry.

● -Wind Resistance: Featuring reinforced poles and guy lines, you can feel secure even in windy conditions, without the aid of extra tie-down measures.

Now Shelter Logic is a brand that you may or may not have heard of, due to the fact of their extensive product list that they have. Available within this company are items such as:

• -Outdoor Storage Buildings – Includes sheds.
• -Outdoor Shades – Canopies and shade screens.
• -Greenhouse & Garages – Commercial High tunnel greenhouses and carports.
• -Firewood & Hearth – Covers for firewood racks and carrying bags.
• -Equine & Livestock – Horse Shelters and Hay coverings.
• -Accessories – Dog and Cat shelters.

However sticking to their pop up shade tents, Shelter Logic has available straight and slant leg frame canopy types as well as a portable and heavy-duty series.

With approximately 29 different colors, the options to have a peaked canopy or a flat canopy are also available, and that all depends on which of the 10 series brands you get to decide on as well, such as the solo brand pictured above.

The sizes available for these tents include:

As each series of canopy has its own unique materials it was designed with, I will give you an example of the “Quik Shade” version.

Quik Shade’s 10 x 10 ft. straight leg Expedition canopy for instance, provides up to 100 sq. feet of shade. It is a durable canopy which features:

“patented overlapping eaves and thru-bolt reinforced assembly to maintain the structural integrity of your shade”.

The 150D polyester top with an aluminum brightener called Alluminex, gives you 99% UV protection for quality shade whether it be at a farmer’s markets, school sports events, beach, campground, and more.

It comes with:

Get the Perfect Pop-Up, Instant Canopy or Party Tent from ShelterLogic and Quik Shade

Comparisons

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When comparing both E-Z Up and Shelter Logic side by each, its easy to determine that both have 4 unique features in common that make them stand out from the crowd.

This includes its durability. Both of these pop up shade tents are designed to be durable, with their heavy-duty frames and materials, that can withstand any wind, rain or other weather conditions.

Another feature is its easy setup. Both E-Z Up and Shelter Logic tents offer a quick, easy set-up, easy take-down solution so you can get in and out from around your tent in no time.

Thirdly, would be the fact that both of these pop up shelters are lightweight, which makes it the perfect item to pack in or out during a camping trip or beach day. A key feature to be this portable.

Lastly, is the versatility that both brands offer. Both E-Z Up and Shelter Logic have a gaggle of colors to choose from, not to mention shapes and sizes. This makes it easy when you have the hot pink canopy that you can see for miles and miles to determine which one is yours. The downside is having a camoflauge tent, you may still be looking for it…

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Where to Purchase

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I give reference for places to purchase any RV part or accessory through one of my articles here: Where is the Best Source for RV Parts and Accessories, however the easiest most effective ways for you to do so are by simply clicking on the available banners to be linked to the online store, or as another option, they can be purchased at an in-store location such as Walmart or Target.

Conclusion

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Wrapping up, when it comes to choosing the best pop up shade tent, EZ-Up and Shelter Logic are two great options. Both brands offer durable materials as we mentioned, offer an easy setup and take-down method, and are extremely portable, making them perfect for any outdoor activity.

If you’re not quite convinced and are looking for something a little different, I can easily suggest other brands such as Coleman and CORE that offer great features as well.

For that matter, I could even reference an alternative option from our store –

But no matter which brand you choose to take on your camping experience in the Kootenays, you’ll be guaranteed to stay cool and comfortable underneath your pop up shade tent.

In the meantime, stick your feet up and learn about trees, OR feel free to chime in with your experience with a pop up tent in the comments section below. Cheers!